Surveillance: Power, Problems, and Politics

by Sean P. Hier (Editor)

Surveillance is commonly rationalized as a solution for existing problems such as crime and terrorism. This book explores how surveillance, often disguised as risk management or harm reduction, is also at the root of a range of social and political problems. Canadian scholars from diverse disciplines interrogate the moral and ideological bases as well as the material effects of surveillance in policing, consumerism, welfare administration, disaster management, popular culture, moral regulation, news media, social movements, and anti-terrorism campaigns.

296 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Christina Bridges Glover · Rating 3 out of 5]

I used this book for my case study on surveillance and panopticons while creating art with that subject matter earlier this year. Much about the books contents have changed since it’s release 10+ years ago…. but many of the big ideas Hier introduces within the text are still applicable today.